28 C.F.R. § 549.61 Definition.
Title 28 - Judicial Administration
As defined in this rule, an inmate is on a hunger strike: (a) When he or she communicates that fact to staff and is observed by staff to be refraining from eating for a period of time, ordinarily in excess of 72 hours; or (b) When staff observe the inmate to be refraining from eating for a period in excess of 72 hours. When staff consider it prudent to do so, a referral for medical evaluation may be made without waiting 72 hours.
Title 28: Judicial Administration
PART 549—MEDICAL SERVICES
Subpart E—Hunger Strikes, Inmate
§ 549.61 Definition.
